HGA is seeking Construction Technical Advisors to join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office and to provide program management support of HUD CDBG-DR funded housing construction projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
In addition, Construction Technical Advisors responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Project planning including identifying available funding, supporting project budgeting, reviewing estimates and bids, permitting requirements, and understanding scopes of work and program requirements.
Contractor selection including providing resources for choosing contractors in good standing, providing information on avoiding contractor fraud, identifying resources and construction trades necessary to perform the work
Prioritization of repairs including recommendations on sequence of repairs.
Assistance through construction completion including coordinating with contractors, initiating and reviewing work completed, and providing other technical advisement as needed.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures.
Communicating program options and requirements to homeowners and contractors.
Qualifications:Construction Technical Advisor candidates should possess the qualifications identified below:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 3 years of relevant experience
3+ years of experience providing specialized advisory service, related to housing recovery, including construction, claims adjusting, and/or related industry knowledge.
Experience with CDBG housing and/or FEMA hazard mitigation and similar programs/projects is preferred.
Experience with insurance adjusting, homeowner claims processing, and/or residential construction preferred.
Experience with analyzing and explaining construction plans, scopes of work, Xactimate estimates, and change orders is preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job function with little to no supervision, while remaining acutely aware of timelines, meeting deadlines, and performance measures.
Ability to acquire a working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations and the ability to provide program technical assistance.
Candidates must be located within daily commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA to be considered.
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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